Acast launches a podcast incubator programme in the UK
Acast this week announced the launch of a podcast incubator programme in the UK for 3 aspiring UK-based creators.
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Microsoft to buy Xandr
Microsoft today announced it has agreed with AT&T to acquire Xandr (formerly known as AppNexus).
Google reaches 50 million Music and Premium subscribers
Google for the first time revealed how many users are paying for YouTube Music and YouTube Premium.
TuneIn taps Triton Digital to monetize audio and gets access to iHeartMedia’s stations
TuneIn this week announced it will monetize its audio with Triton Digital, acquired this year by iHeartMedia, and iHeartMedia’s 850 digital stations become available in TuneIn.
Spotify ad revenue is rebounding in 2021, led by the direct and podcast sales channels
Spotify today reported an ad revenue rebound in Q2 2021. Spotify reached 275 million euros with ad revenue in Q2 2021, 110% growth year over year, 28% growth quarter over quarter.
Piccolo Podcasts and Media launches PodShare, a monetization platform for independent podcasters
Piccolo Podcasts and Media is encouraging smaller podcasts to sign up, as they are looking for niche areas.
Vibenomics grows programmatic ad sales by 209% in the first six months of 2021
Vibenomics last week revealed its digital audio programmatic advertising sales grew by 209% in the first six months of 2021 compared to all of 2020.
Deezer Free is now available on Google Home, with ads
Deezer Free on Google Home is available in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Spain, the UK and in the US.
Spotify expands Audience Network to Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom
Spotify this month expanded Spotify Audience Network to Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
5 in 7 Irish adults are listening digital audio weekly
The study was carried out by Red C Research in June 2021.